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Overstreet, FL · Education
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Leon High football denied venue change to Gene Cox for Mosley game
Leon High football's pursuit of a district title hit something of a logistical stumbling block this week. As the unbeaten Lions prepare for a pivotal Week 9 showdown against Mosley on Friday, the school was denied permission by Leon County Schools to host the game at Gene Cox Stadium after submitting requests to use the facility. The game will remain at Chiles Stadium as scheduled. The district's decision came after a social media lobbying campaign to move the Lions matchup to the bigger stadium. The push was led by Shelly Bell, a Tallahassee State College administrator who is also the wife of Leon Coach Ricky Bell, whose son is Leon Athletics Director Riley Bell. Ultimately, the district decided to go forward with its original schedule, as Rickards will face Chiles at Cox Stadium and Leon will host Mosley at Chiles Stadium. Leon County Schools officials are urging administrators and coaches to follow the high school athletic scheduling procedures they collectively approved, arguing that established stadium priorities should not be ignored simply because the outcome is unpopular. Watch the best high school football game in Florida Benny Bolden defends decision with support of handbook, policies The online drama began in a
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Destin Marlins dominate Shoal River to reach county football final
The Destin Marlins defeated the Shoal River Mustangs 35-16 in a middle school football semifinal game. Destin scored 35 unanswered points in the first half, aided by key turnovers and special teams plays. Marlins player Amaree Claridy scored two touchdowns and rushed for 78 yards. (This story has been updated...
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Destin High crowns homecoming king and queen
Lucas Bruno and Lylianna Kessler were crowned Destin High's 2026 Homecoming King and Queen. The announcement was made by Principal Jill McNamara during halftime of the Oct. 16 football game. Previous homecoming queens from 2025 and 2024 were present to assist with the crowning ceremony. Destin High School defeated Graceville...
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Destin volleyball makes history with first home playoff win, advances to Sweet 16
The first home playoff match in Destin High School history has ended with the first home playoff win in Destin High School history. The Lady Sharks defeated Oak Hall 3-1 (25-16, 25-27, 25-21, 25-20). “They’re trailblazers. Every time they touch a ball for this program from here on out, they...
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Cottondale stays unbeaten, faces Sneads before SSAA playoffs
PANAMA CITY, Fla. (WJHG/WECP) -Two area teams remain unbeaten entering week 10 of the high school football regular season: the 7-0 Mosley Dolphins, coming off a win over Rickards Saturday, and the 7-0 Cottondale Hornets, coming off a bye week. Cottondale, led by coach Chris Obert, sits atop the Apalachicola...
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Destin Marlins dominate Bruner to clinch football playoff spot
The Destin Marlins defeated the Bruner Spartans with a final score of 35-14. With the victory, the Marlins secured a spot in the Okaloosa County Middle School Football Playoffs. Destin's Amaree Claridy scored four touchdowns during the game. The Marlins will next face the Shoal River Mustangs in Crestview. The...
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NEMCC, Delta State nursing students present projects at Destin conference
Northeast Mississippi Community College said ADN faculty and four Delta State University Doctor of Nursing Practice candidates presented scholarly projects at the SPIN Learning Nurse Educator Conference in Destin, Florida. The college shared the update in a Facebook post Monday, saying the presentations highlighted work connected to nursing education and practice.